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These pages present data mined from the University of Virginia's student information system (SIS). I hope that you will find them useful. — Lou Bloomfield, Department of Physics
Chemistry
CHEM 1210Concepts of Chemistry (3.00)
Offered
Spring 2012		Studies the unifying ideas of the structure of matter and energy, including topics such as the ozone layer and radioactivity, and the nature of scientific investigation. Primarily for non-science majors. Three class hours; no laboratory.
CHEM 1220Contemporary Chemistry (3.00)
By examining what science teaches us about relevant topics such as energy, synthetics, and food, the student develops a sense of the tone, vocabulary, and demarcation of scientific discourse. Independent of, and complementary to, CHEM 1210. Primarily for non-science majors. Three class hours; no laboratory.
CHEM 1410Introductory College Chemistry (3.00)
Introduces the principles and applications of chemistry. Topics include stoichiometry, chemical equations and reactions, chemical bonding, states of matter, thermochemistry, chemical kinetics, equilibrium, acids and bases, electrochemistry, nuclear chemistry, and descriptive chemistry of the elements. For students planning to elect further courses in chemistry, physics, and biology. Three class hours. Corequisite: CHEM 1411, 1421 or CHEM 1811, 1821.
CHEM 1411Introductory College Chemistry Laboratory (2.00)
Surveys the practice of chemistry as an experimental science, the development of skills in laboratory manipulation, and laboratory safety. Topics include observation, measurement and data analysis, separation and purification techniques, and qualitative and quantitative analysis. Three and one-half laboratory hours, and an optional one-hour laboratory lecture. Corequisite: CHEM 1411, 1421 or CHEM 1811, 1821.
CHEM 1420Introductory College Chemistry (3.00)
Offered
Spring 2012		Introduces the principles and applications of chemistry. Topics include stoichiometry, chemical equations and reactions, chemical bonding, states of matter, thermochemistry, chemical kinetics, equilibrium, acids and bases, electrochemistry, nuclear chemistry, and descriptive chemistry of the elements. For students planning to elect further courses in chemistry, physics, and biology. Three class hours. Corequisite: CHEM 1411, 1421 or CHEM 1811, 1821.
CHEM 1421Introductory College Chemistry Laboratory (2.00)
Offered
Spring 2012		Surveys the practice of chemistry as an experimental science, the development of skills in laboratory manipulation, and laboratory safety. Topics include observation, measurement and data analysis, separation and purification techniques, and qualitative and quantitative analysis. Three and one-half laboratory hours, and an optional one-hour laboratory lecture. Corequisite: CHEM 1410, 1420 or CHEM 1810, 1820.
CHEM 1559New Course in Chemistry (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in the subject of chemistry.
CHEM 1610Introductory Chemistry for Engineers (3.00)
The principles and applications of chemistry are tailored to engineering students. Topics include stoichiometry, chemical equations and reactions, chemical bonding, states of matter, thermochemistry, chemical kinetics, equilibrium, acids and bases, electrochemistry, nuclear chemistry, and descriptive chemistry of the elements. For engineering students, but may be used as a prerequisite for further courses in chemistry. Three class hours. Corequisite: CHEM 1411, 1421, CHEM 1611, 1621, or CHEM 1811, 1821.
CHEM 1611Introductory Chemistry for Engineers Laboratory (1.00)
Surveys the practice of chemistry as an experimental science, the development of skills in laboratory manipulation, and laboratory safety. Topics include observation, measurement and data analysis, separation and purification techniques, and qualitative and quantitative analysis. Three and one-half laboratory hours. Meets every other week. Corequisite: CHEM 1610, 1620.
CHEM 1620Introductory Chemistry for Engineers (3.00)
Offered
Spring 2012		The principles and applications of chemistry are tailored to engineering students. Topics include stoichiometry, chemical equations and reactions, chemical bonding, states of matter, thermochemistry, chemical kinetics, equilibrium, acids and bases, electrochemistry, nuclear chemistry, and descriptive chemistry of the elements. For engineering students, but may be used as a prerequisite for further courses in chemistry. Three class hours. Corequisite: CHEM 1411, 1421, CHEM 1611, 1621, or CHEM 1811, 1821.
CHEM 1621Introductory Chemistry for Engineers Laboratory (1.00)
Offered
Spring 2012		Surveys the practice of chemistry as an experimental science, the development of skills in laboratory manipulation, and laboratory safety. Topics include observation, measurement and data analysis, separation and purification techniques, and qualitative and quantitative analysis. Three and one-half laboratory hours. Meets every other week. Corequisite: CHEM 1610, 1620.
CHEM 1700Liberal Arts Seminar (1.00 - 3.00)
Seminar assigned primarily for first and second-year students taught on a voluntary basis by a faculty member. Topics vary.
CHEM 1710Liberal Arts Seminar (1.00 - 3.00)
Seminar assigned primarily for first and second-year students taught on a voluntary basis by a faculty member. Topics vary.
CHEM 1810Principles of Chemical Structure (Accelerated) (3.00)
First of a four-semester sequence covering the basic concepts of general and organic chemistry (the 1810/2810 sequence is comparable to the 1410/2410 sequence but is more rigorous). Establishes a foundation of fundamental particles and the nature of the atom, develops a rationale for molecular structure, and explores the basis of chemical reactivity. Topics include introductory quantum mechanics, atomic structure, chemical bonding, spectroscopy, and elementary molecular reactivity. Prerequisite: A strong background in high school chemistry.
CHEM 1811Principles of Chemical Structure Laboratory (Accelerated) (3.00)
Four laboratory hours plus weekly lecture. Prerequisite/corequisite: CHEM 1810, or CHEM 1410 with instructor recommendation.
CHEM 1820Principles of Organic Chemistry (Accelerated) (3.00)
Offered
Spring 2012		Seeks to understand elementary reaction types as a function of chemical structure by emphasizing organic compounds. Topics include acid-base, nucleophilic substitution, oxidation-reduction, electrophilic addition, elimination, conformational analysis, stereochemistry, aromaticity, and molecular spectroscopy. Prerequisite: CHEM 1810.
CHEM 1821Principles of Organic Chemistry laboratory (Accelerated) (3.00)
Offered
Spring 2012		Four laboratory hours plus weekly lecture. Prerequisite/corequisite: CHEM 1820.
CHEM 2220Solution Chemistry (4.00)
Offered
Spring 2012		Application of the principles of chemical equilibrium to solutions. The laboratory applies classical and instrumental methods to systems involving solubility, ionization, complexion formation, and oxidation-reduction equilibria. Two class hours, four laboratory hours. Prerequisite: CHEM 1410, 1420, or 1810, 1820 and 1411 with an A grade in 1410.
CHEM 2350The Chemical Century (3.00)
Offered
Spring 2012		This course will explore the chemical component of some major technological changes of the 20th century including explosives, fuels, polymers, consumer products, agriculture, food processing, nutrition, and drugs. The discovery, development and implementation of key technologies will be discussed along with the societal impact. Biographical and historical information about inventors or companies will supplement the material.
CHEM 2410Organic Chemistry (3.00)
Surveys the compounds of carbon in relation to their structure, identification, synthesis, natural occurrence, and mechanisms of reactions. Three class hours; optional discussions. Prerequisite: CHEM 1410, 1420 or equivalent. Corequisites: CHEM 2411, 2421, or 2811, 2821.
CHEM 2411Organic Chemistry Laboratory (3.00)
Focuses on the development of skills in methods of preparation, purification and identification of organic compounds. One discussion hour; four laboratory hours. Corequisite: CHEM 2810 or CHEM 2410.
CHEM 2420Organic Chemistry (3.00)
Offered
Spring 2012		Surveys the compounds of carbon in relation to their structure, identification, synthesis, natural occurrence, and mechanisms of reactions. Three class hours; optional discussions. Prerequisite: CHEM 1410, 1420 or equivalent and CHEM 2810 or 2410; corequisites: CHEM 2411, 2421, or 2811, 2821.
CHEM 2421Organic Chemistry Laboratory (3.00)
Offered
Spring 2012		Focuses on the development of skills in methods of preparation, purification and identification of organic compounds. One discussion hour; four laboratory hours. Corequisite: CHEM 2820 or CHEM 2420.
CHEM 2559New Course in Chemistry (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in the subject of chemistry.
CHEM 2620Introduction to Organic Chemistry (3.00)
Offered
Spring 2012		Introduces the nomenclature, structure, reactivity, and applications of organic compounds, including those of importance in the chemical industry. Three lecture hours. Prerequisite: One semester of general chemistry; corequisite: CHEM 2121.
CHEM 2621Introduction to Organic Chemistry Laboratory (1.00)
Offered
Spring 2012		Six-to-seven four-hour laboratory sessions and an equal number of one-hour laboratory lectures to accompany CHEM 2120. Corequisite: CHEM 2120.
CHEM 2810Principles of Chemical Reactions II (3.00)
Continued exploration of organic reactions and structures initiated in CHEM 1820. Includes electrophilic aromatic substitution, nucleophilic aromatic substitution, nucleophilic addition, nucleophilic acyl substitution, organometallic compounds, carbohydrates, lipids, peptides, proteins, and nucleic acids. Prerequisite: CHEM 1820.
CHEM 2811Principles of Organic and Bioorganic Chemistry Laboratory (Accelerated) (3.00)
Six laboratory hours plus weekly lecture. Prerequisite/corequisite: CHEM 2810.
CHEM 2820Principles of Chemical Thermodynamics and Kinetics (Accelerated) (3.00)
Offered
Spring 2012		Focuses on the macroscopic properties of chemical systems. Topics include states of matter, physical equilibria, chemical equilibria, thermodynamic relationships, kinetic theory, and electrochemistry. Prerequisite: CHEM 2810 and MATH 1220 or 1320; corequisite: PHYS 2020 or 2320.
CHEM 2821Principles of Chemical Thermodynamics and Kinetics Laboratory (Accelerated) (3.00)
Offered
Spring 2012		Four laboratory hours plus weekly lecture. Prerequisite/corequisite: CHEM 2820.
CHEM 3220Uranium and the American West (3.00)
The epic of atomic physics from the Curies to Fermi's chain reaction; the Manhattan project and the tragedy of Robert Oppenheimer; nuclear weapons testing, power, and environmental consequences.  Cross listed with ETP 3220. One year of university-level Chemistry or Physics.
CHEM 3410Physical Chemistry I (3.00)
Introduces physical chemistry with numerous biological applications: properties of gases, liquids, and solids; thermodynamics; chemical and biochemical equilibrium; solutions; electrochemistry; and structure and stability of biological macromolecules. Prerequisite: CHEM 1410, 1420 or CHEM 1810, 1820, MATH 1220 or 1320, and PHYS 2010, 2020 or PHYS 2310, 2320.
CHEM 3420Physical Chemistry II (3.00)
Offered
Spring 2012		Introduces physical chemistry with numerous biological applications: chemical kinetics; introductory quantum theory; chemical bonding; spectroscopy and molecular structure; biochemical transport; and statistical mechanics. Prerequisite: CHEM 1410, 1420 or CHEM 1810, 1820, MATH 1220 or 1320, and PHYS 2010, 2020 or PHYS 2310, 2320.
CHEM 3559New Course in Chemistry (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in the subject of chemistry.
CHEM 3610Physical Chemistry (3.00)
Students and faculty discuss current topics of interest in biological chemistry. Intended for students who are participants in the undergraduate research program. Credit/no credit basis.
CHEM 3810Physical Chemistry I (3.00)
Introduces physical chemistry with numerous materials and biological applications: chemical kinetics; introductory quantum theory; chemical bonding; spectroscopy and molecular structure; transport; and statistical mechanics. Prerequisite: CHEM 1810, 2820 or permission of instructor, MATH 1220 or 1320, and PHYS 2010, 2020 or PHYS 2310, 2320
CHEM 3811Intermediate Techniques in Chemical Experimentation (3.00)
Execution of laboratory experiments that illustrate important laws and demonstrate quantitative methods of measuring the chemical and physical properties of matter. Four laboratory hours, one class hour. Prerequisite: CHEM 1410, 1420 or equivalent; corequisite: CHEM 3410, 3420.
CHEM 3820Physical Chemistry II (3.00)
Introduces physical chemistry with numerous material science biological applications: properties of gases, liquids, and solids; thermodynamics; chemical and biochemical equilibrium; solutions; electrochemistry; and structure and stability of macromolecules. Prerequisite: CHEM 3810, MATH 1220 or 1320, and PHYS 2010, 2020 or PHYS 2310, 2320
CHEM 3821Intermediate Techniques in Chemical Experimentation (3.00)
Offered
Spring 2012		Execution of laboratory experiments that illustrate important laws and demonstrate quantitative methods of measuring the chemical and physical properties of matter. Four laboratory hours, one class hour. Prerequisite: CHEM 1410, 1420 or equivalent; corequisite: CHEM 3410, 3420.
CHEM 3910Introductory Research Seminar (1.00)
Introduces research approaches and tools in chemistry including examples of formulation of approaches, literature searches, research methods, and reporting of results. Oral presentations by students, faculty, and visiting lecturers.
CHEM 3920Introductory Research Seminar (1.00)
Offered
Spring 2012		Introduces research approaches and tools in chemistry including examples of formulation of approaches, literature searches, research methods, and reporting of results. Oral presentations by students, faculty, and visiting lecturers.
CHEM 3951Introduction to Research (1.00 - 3.00)
Offered
Spring 2012		Introduces the methods of research in chemistry that include use of the research literature and instruction in basic experimental and theoretical procedures and techniques. Under the direct supervision of faculty. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
CHEM 3961Introduction to Research (3.00)
Offered
Spring 2012		Introduces the methods of research in chemistry that include use of the research literature and instruction in basic experimental and theoretical procedures and techniques. Under the direct supervision of faculty. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
CHEM 3993Independent Study (1.00 - 3.00)
Covers specialized topics in chemistry not normally covered in formal lecture or laboratory courses. Under the direction of the faculty. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
CHEM 4320Inorganic Chemistry (3.00)
Offered
Spring 2012		Unified treatment of the chemistry of the important classes of inorganic compounds and their reactions, with emphasis on underlying principles of molecular structure, symmetry, and bonding theory, including molecular orbital descriptions and reactivity. Three class hours.
CHEM 4410Biological Chemistry I (3.00)
Introduces the components of biological macromolecules and the principles behind their observed structures. Examines the means by which enzymes catalyze transformations of other molecules, emphasizing the chemical principles involved. Topics include a description of the key metabolic cycles and pathways, the enzymes that catalyze these reactions, and the ways in which these pathways are regulated. Three class hours. Prerequisite: One year of organic chemistry.
CHEM 4411Biological Chemistry Laboratory I (3.00)
Introducing the components of biological macromolecules and the principles behind their observed structures. Prerequisites: CHEM 2410 & CHEM 2420
CHEM 4420Biological Chemistry II (3.00)
Offered
Spring 2012		Covers three main areas: structure and function of biological membranes; complex biochemical systems and processes, including photosynthesis, oxidative phosphorylation, vision, neurotransmission, hormonal regulation, muscle contraction, and microtubules; and molecular biology, including DNA and RNA metabolism, protein synthesis, regulation of gene expression, and recombinant DNA methodology. Three class hours. Prerequisite: CHEM 4410 or instructor permission.
CHEM 4421Biological Chemistry Laboratory II (3.00)
Offered
Spring 2012		Analyzes the physical methods used in studying macromolecules. Experiments include spectroscopic, hydrodynamic, and kinetic methods. Topics include enzyme kinetics and the statistical analysis of data. One class hour, four laboratory hours. Prerequisite/corequisite: CHEM 4420 and 4411.
CHEM 4430From Lab Bench to Your Medicine Cabinet (3.00)
This course will focus on methods of drug discovery. The class will include reading primary literature and discussions about topics ranging from natural products to gene therapy. Students will prepare a paper and presentation on the mechanism of action, timeline of discovery, importance of pharmacokinetics, and the role of basic research in the discovery for a select group of therapeutics
CHEM 4559New Course in Chemistry (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in the subject of chemistry.
CHEM 4951Supervised and Original Research in Chemistry (3.00)
Offered
Spring 2012		Original research involving experimental or theoretical chemistry carried out under the direct supervision of faculty. A minimum of nine hours per week, including conferences with research supervisor. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
CHEM 4961Supervised and Original Research in Chemistry (3.00)
Offered
Spring 2012		Original research involving experimental or theoretical chemistry carried out under the direct supervision of faculty. A minimum of nine hours per week, including conferences with research supervisor. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
CHEM 4993Independent Study (3.00)
Offered
Spring 2012		Covers specialized topics in chemistry not normally covered in formal lecture or laboratory courses. Under the direction of the faculty. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
CHEM 5110Organic Chemistry III (3.00)
Systematic review and extension of the facts and theories of organic chemistry; includes the mechanism of reactions, structure, and stereochemistry. Prerequisite: One year of organic chemistry. In addition, one year of physical chemistry is recommended.
CHEM 5120Organic Chemistry IV (3.00)
Offered
Spring 2012		A comprehensive survey of synthetic organic reactions and their application to the design and execution of syntheses of relatively complex organic substances.
CHEM 5140Chemistry of Heterocyclic Compounds and Related Topics (3.00)
The application of the concepts of organic chemistry, especially structure and reaction mechanisms, to the discussion of heterocyclic compounds. Emphasizes heteroaromatic compounds of nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur. Offered as required. Prerequisite: CHEM 5110 or permission of instructor.
CHEM 5180Instrumental Theory and Techniques in Organic Chemistry (3.00)
Offered
Spring 2012		Studies the theory and application of instrumental techniques in solving organic structural problems. Topics include ultraviolet and infrared absorption spectroscopy, nuclear magnetic resonance, mass spectrometry, rotatory dispersion, and circular dichroism.
CHEM 5210Advanced Physical Chemistry I (3.00)
Studies introductory quantum mechanics. Topics include the application of group theory to molecular orbital theory; and rotational, vibrational and electronic spectra. Prerequisite: CHEM 3410, 3420.
CHEM 5212Principles of Quantum Mechanics (3.00)
Development of principles of quantum mechanics and application to simple systems; and discussion of angular momentum, variation method, and perturbation theory.
CHEM 5214Chemical Applications of Quantum Mechanics (3.00)
Application of quantum mechanics to atomic and molecular systems; includes molecular orbital and valence bond theory. Group theory is developed from first principles and applied to molecular systems.
CHEM 5220Advanced Physical Chemistry II (3.00)
Studies the laws of thermodynamics and extra-thermodynamic principles; statistical mechanics; theory of reaction rates, and the interpretation of experimental kinetic data. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
CHEM 5250Molecular Spectroscopy (3.00)
Offered
Spring 2012		Studies basic theoretical principles and practical experimental methods of modern molecular spectroscopy, including microwave, infrared, Raman, visible, and ultraviolet spectroscopy. Prerequisite: CHEM 5210, 8210, or group theory equivalent to that covered in CHEM 5210 or instructor permission.
CHEM 5310Advanced Inorganic Chemistry I (3.00)
Offered
Spring 2012		Introduces the electronic structure of atoms and simple molecules, including basic concepts and applications of symmetry and group theory. The chemistry of the main group elements is described using energetics, structure, and reaction pathways to provide a theoretical background. Emphasizes applying these concepts to predicting the stability and developing synthetic routes to individual compounds or classes. Prerequisite: CHEM 4320 or instructor permission.
CHEM 5320Advanced Inorganic Chemistry II (3.00)
Introduces the electronic structure of compounds of the transition metals using ligan field theory and molecular orbital theory. Describes the chemistry of coordination and organometallic compounds, emphasizing structure, reactivity, and synthesis. Examines applications to transformations in organic chemistry and to catalysis. Prerequisite: CHEM 4320 or instructor permission.
CHEM 5330Physical Inorganic Chemistry (3.00)
An advanced treatment of inorganic chemistry emphasizing structure, physical properties, the physical techniques employed in inorganic chemistry, including ESR, NMR, Mossbauer, NQR and electronic spectroscopy, magneto-chemistry and high pressure chemistry. Application of the experimental and theoretical aspects to bioinorganic chemistry.
CHEM 5380Determination of Molecular Structure by Diffraction Methods (3.00)
Offered
Spring 2012		Studies the principles of X-ray, neutron, and electron diffraction by ordered solids; and the use of these phenomena in molecular structure determination.
CHEM 5410Advanced Biological Chemistry I (3.00)
Introduces the components of biological macromolecules and the principles behind their observed structures. Examines the means by which enzymes catalyze transformations of other molecules, emphasizing the chemical principles involved, and describes key metabolic cycles and pathways, the enzymes that catalyze these reactions, and the ways in which these pathways are regulated. Three class hours (Y) Prerequisites: One year of biochemistry; one year of organic chemistry; one semester of thermodyanmics.
CHEM 5420Advanced Biological Chemistry II (3.00)
Covers three main areas: (1) the structure and function of biological membranes, (2) complex biochemical systems and processes, including photosynthesis, oxidative phosphorylation, vision, neurotransmission, hormonal regulation, muscle contraction and microtubules, and (3) molecular biology, including DNA metabolism, protein synthesis, regulation of gene expression and recombinant DNA methodology. Three class hours,. (Y) Prerequistes: CHEM 7430 or permission of instructor.
CHEM 5450Enzymatic Reaction Mechanisms (3.00)
Studies the mechanisms of enzymatic catalysis of organic reactions, emphasizing the transformation of substrates to products rather than focusing on protein chemistry. Includes the application of physical organic techniques to the study of enzymatic reactions. Major reaction types considered include hydrolases, group transfer reactions, coenzyme-catalyzed reactions, biological redox reactions, eliminations, racemizations, and aldol cleavage reactions. Considers the regulation of enzymatic activity and the validity of current techniques of investigating enzyme catalysis. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
CHEM 5559New Course in Chemistry (1.00 - 4.00)
Offered
Spring 2012		New course in the subject of chemistry.
CHEM 5599Tutorial in Electronic Structure Modeling (3.00)
We develop the theoretical foundation for modern methods of electronic structure methods, and apply these to a range of molecular properties with the help of software suites including Gaussian, Spartan, and GAMESS
CHEM 5710Analytical Chemistry (3.00)
Offered
Spring 2012		Study of the utilization of modern analytical instrumentation for chemical analysis. Includes emission and mass spectrometry, ultraviolet, visible, and infrared absorption spectroscopy, atomic absorption, electrical methods of analysis, chromatography, neutron activation analysis, and X-ray methods. Corequisite: CHEM 3410 or CHEM 3810 or instructor permission.
CHEM 5730Advanced Analytical Chemistry (3.00)
Advanced level survey of instrumental methods of analysis, theory and application of spectrochemical, electrochemical techniques; separations, surfaces, special topics, and recent developments from the literature.
CHEM 5750Analytical Chemistry: Separations (3.00)
Theory and practice of separation science are introduced. Topics include theoretical aspects of separations, including equilibrium theory, flow, diffusion, and solution theory. Major analytical separation techniques covered include liquid chromatography, gas chromatography, and capillary electrophoresis.
CHEM 7010Research Seminar I (3.00)
Entering graduate students attend departmental seminars and colloquia. These lectures expose the student to a wide range of the latest theoretical and experimental topics in chemistry. Chemistry 7010, 7020, and 7030 provide graduate students with an introduction to the theory and practice of scientific research and professional development. Issues of safety in the laboratory, literature searching, ethical conduct in research, intellectual property, entrepreneurship, federal funding agencies, job opportunities in academe, industry, and national laboratories, curriculum vitae/résumé writing, web-site creation, and effective written and oral communication skills are discussed. Students are required to attend departmental seminars and colloquia in order to learn about a broad range of current experimental and theoretical topics in chemistry. Each student will prepare at least one oral and one written presentation for the class. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
CHEM 7020Research Seminar II (3.00)
Offered
Spring 2012		Entering graduate students attend departmental seminars and colloquia. These lectures expose the student to a wide range of the latest theoretical and experimental topics in chemistry. Chemistry 7010, 7020, and 7030 provide graduate students with an introduction to the theory and practice of scientific research and professional development. Issues of safety in the laboratory, literature searching, ethical conduct in research, intellectual property, entrepreneurship, federal funding agencies, job opportunities in academe, industry, and national laboratories, curriculum vitae/résumé writing, web-site creation, and effective written and oral communication skills are discussed. Students are required to attend departmental seminars and colloquia in order to learn about a broad range of current experimental and theoretical topics in chemistry. Each student will prepare at least one oral and one written presentation for the class. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
CHEM 7030Research Seminar III (3.00)
Entering graduate students attend departmental seminars and colloquia. These lectures expose the student to a wide range of the latest theoretical and experimental topics in chemistry. Chemistry 7010, 7020, and 7030 provide graduate students with an introduction to the theory and practice of scientific research and professional development . Issues of savety in the laboratory, literature searching, ethical conduct in research, intellectual property, entrepreneurship, federal funding agencies, job opportunities in academe, industry, and national laboratories, curriculum vitae/resume writing, web-site creation, and effective written and oral communication skills are discussed. Students are required to attend departmental seminars and colloquia in order to learn about a broad range of current experimental and theoretical topics in chemistry. Each student will prepare at least one oral and one written presentation for the class.
CHEM 7500Topics of Current Interest and Pedagogy (3.00)
Explores current topics in chemistry unified by a specific theme. Designed to aid teachers in promotion of scientific literacy among the student population of Virginia. Emphasizes topics suitable for stimulating interest among the majority of secondary school students rather than specialized material for advanced students.
CHEM 7559New Course in Chemistry (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in the subject of chemistry.
CHEM 7710Analytical Chemistry (3.00)
Advanced level survey of instrumental methods of analysis, theory and application of spectrochemical, electrochemical techniques; separations, surfaces, special topics, and recent developments from the literature. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
CHEM 8520Special Topics in Instrumental Methods (3.00)
Studies recent developments in instrumentation and their significance to physical-analytical problems. Includes the theory and application of specialized techniques in analytical chemistry.
CHEM 8530Selected Topics in Inorganic Chemistry (3.00)
Advanced treatment of topics of current research interest in inorganic chemistry.
CHEM 8540Selected Topics in Inorganic Chemistry (3.00)
Advanced treatment of topics of current research interest in inorganic chemistry.
CHEM 8550Selected Topics in Advanced Physical Chemistry (3.00)
Selected topics in advanced physical chemistry developed to the depth required for modern research. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
CHEM 8559New Course in Chemistry (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in the subject of chemistry.
CHEM 8560Selected Topics in Advanced Physical Chemistry (3.00)
Selected topics in advanced physical chemistry developed to the depth required for modern research. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
CHEM 8998Non-Topical Research, Preparation for Research (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Spring 2012		For master's research, taken before a thesis director has been selected.
CHEM 8999Non-Topical Research (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Spring 2012		For master's thesis, taken under the supervision of a thesis director.
CHEM 9070Research in Infrared Spectroscopy (1.00 - 12.00)
Research in Infrared Spectroscopy
CHEM 9080Research in Infrared Spectroscopy (1.00 - 12.00)
Research in Infrared Spectroscopy
CHEM 9110Research in Inorganic and Organometallic Reactions (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Spring 2012		Research in Inorganic and Organometallic Reactions
CHEM 9120Research in Inorganic and Organometallic Reactions (1.00 - 12.00)
Research in Inorganic and Organometallic Reactions
CHEM 9150Research in Photochemistry and Luminescence (1.00 - 12.00)
Research in Photochemistry and Luminescence
CHEM 9160Research in Photochemistry and Luminescence (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Spring 2012		Research in Photochemistry and Luminescence
CHEM 9210Research in High Resolution Molecules (1.00 - 12.00)
Research in High Resolution Molecules
CHEM 9220Research in High Resolution Molecules (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Spring 2012		Research in High Resolution Molecules
CHEM 9230Research in Mass Spectrometry (1.00 - 12.00)
Research in Mass Spectrometry
CHEM 9240Research in Mass Spectrometry (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Spring 2012		Research in Mass Spectrometry
CHEM 9250Research in Bioorganic Chemistry (1.00 - 12.00)
Research in Bioorganic Chemistry
CHEM 9260Research in Bioorganic Chemistry (1.00 - 12.00)
Research in Bioorganic Chemistry
CHEM 9270Research in Biophysical Chemistry (1.00 - 12.00)
Research in Biophysical Chemistry
CHEM 9280Research in Biophysical Chemistry (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Spring 2012		Research in Biophysical Chemistry
CHEM 9290Research in Physical Chemistry of Surfaces (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Spring 2012		Research in Physical Chemistry of Surfaces
CHEM 9300Research in Physical Chemistry of Surfaces (1.00 - 12.00)
Research in Physical Chemistry of Surfaces
CHEM 9310Research in Bioorganic Mechanism and Synthesis (1.00 - 12.00)
Research in Bioorganic Mechanism and Synthesis
CHEM 9320Research in Bioorganic Mechanism and Synthesis (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Spring 2012		Research in Bioorganic Mechanism and Synthesis
CHEM 9330Research in Synthetic Organic Chemistry (1.00 - 12.00)
Research in Synthetic Organic Chemistry
CHEM 9340Research in Synthetic Organic Chemistry (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Spring 2012		Research in Synthetic Organic Chemistry
CHEM 9350Research in Multistage Organic Synthesis (1.00 - 12.00)
Research in Multistage Organic Synthesis
CHEM 9360Research in Multistage Organic Synthesis (1.00 - 12.00)
Research in Multistage Organic Synthesis
CHEM 9410Research in Membrane Biochemistry (1.00 - 12.00)
Research in Membrane Biochemistry
CHEM 9420Research in Membrane Biochemistry (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Spring 2012		Research in Membrane Biochemistry
CHEM 9450Research in Inorganic Chemistry (1.00 - 12.00)
Research in Inorganic Chemistry
CHEM 9460Research in Inorganic Chemistry (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Spring 2012		Research in Inorganic Chemistry
CHEM 9559New course in chemistry (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in the subject of chemistry.
CHEM 9610Research in Medicinal Chemistry (1.00 - 12.00)
Research in Organic & Polymer Chemistry
CHEM 9620Research in Medicinal Chemistry (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Spring 2012		Research in Organic & Polymer Chemistry
CHEM 9630Research in Bioanalytical Studies (1.00 - 12.00)
Research in Bioanalytical Studies
CHEM 9640Research in Bioanalytical Studies (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Spring 2012		Research in Bioanalytical Studies
CHEM 9650Research in Statistical Mechanics of Condensed Phases (1.00 - 12.00)
Research in Statistical Mechanics of Condensed Phases
CHEM 9660Research in Statistical Mechanics of Condensed Phases (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Spring 2012		Research in Statistical Mechanics of Condensed Phases
CHEM 9670Research: Biomolecular NMR (1.00 - 12.00)
Research: Biomolecular NMR
CHEM 9680Research: Biomolecular NMR (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Spring 2012		Research: Biomolecular NMR
CHEM 9690Research: Chemistry of Medicine (1.00 - 12.00)
Research: Chemistry of Medicine
CHEM 9700Research: Chemistry of Medicine (1.00 - 12.00)
Research: Chemistry of Medicine
CHEM 9710Research: Combinatorial Science (1.00 - 12.00)
Research: Combinatorial Science
CHEM 9720Research: Combinatorial Science (1.00 - 12.00)
Research: Combinatorial Science
CHEM 9730Research: Synthetic and Bioorganic Chemistry (1.00 - 12.00)
Research: Synthetic and Bioorganic Chemistry
CHEM 9740Research: Synthetic and Bioorganic Chemistry (1.00 - 12.00)
Research: Synthetic and Bioorganic Chemistry
CHEM 9750Research: Analytical Chemistry of Biological Systems (1.00 - 12.00)
Research: Analytical Chemistry of Biological Systems
CHEM 9760Research: Analytical Chemistry of Biological Systems (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Spring 2012		Research: Analytical Chemistry of Biological Systems
CHEM 9790Research: Molecular Spectroscopy and Dynamics (1.00 - 12.00)
Research
CHEM 9800Research: Molecular Spectroscopy and Dynamics (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Spring 2012		Research
CHEM 9810Research in Membrane Biophysical Chemistry (1.00 - 12.00)
Research focuses on the structure and function of membrane proteins using techniques such as nuclear magnetic and electron paramagnetic resonance spectroscopy, small angle x-ray scattering, x-ray crystallography and many biochemical methods.
CHEM 9820Research: Spectroscopy and Biophysics of Membrane Proteins (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Spring 2012		Research: Spectroscopy and Biophysics of Membrane Proteins
CHEM 9830Nanoscience on Surfaces (1.00 - 12.00)
Students apply optical and electron excitation to study photochemicalprocesses on semiconductor surfaces. In addition the bonding configuration of molecules on surfaces and on single walled carbon nanotubes is investigated by electron stimulated desorption. The measurement of surface diffusion through powders is kinetically investigated by IR spectroscopy. Finally the adsorption sites for bonding of molecules on surfaces are studied by scanning.
CHEM 9840Research: Nanoscience on Surfaces (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Spring 2012		Research: Nanoscience on Surfaces
CHEM 9850Research:Synthetic & Mechanistic Organometallic Chemistry (1.00 - 12.00)
Research in Synthetic and Mechanistic Organometallic Chemistry
CHEM 9860Research: Synthetic & Mechanistic Organometallic Chemistry (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Spring 2012		Research in this course is focused on synthetic and mechanistic organometallic and inorganic chemistry with a focus on homogeneous catalysis. Students prepare, isolate and characterize new classes of organometallic and inorganic complexes using multi-nuclear NMR spectroscopy, IR spectroscopy, cyclic voltammetry and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The reactivity of these systems is studied, including stoichiometric and catalytic reactions, and
CHEM 9870Structural Biology (1.00 - 12.00)
Research in the areas of structural biology and molecular biophysics. Current projects utilize experimental techniques drawn from wet-lab biochemistry and X-ray crystallography, as well as bioinformatics and computational methods (such as molecular dynamics simulations), to study the structure, function, and evolution of large protein / nucleic acid assemblies.
CHEM 9880Research:Structural Biology (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Spring 2012		Research:Structural Biology
CHEM 9890Organometallic Chemistry (1.00 - 12.00)
RA graduate level research course focused on mechanisms of organometallic and inorganic reactions. The course will cover concepts of bonding and structure of transition metal complexes with emphasis on the interaction of transition metal fragments with organic ligands, experimental methods of mechanistic study including kinetics, dynamic NMR spectroscopy, linear free energy relationships and kinetic isotope effects, and an overview of inorganic.
CHEM 9998Non-Topical Research, Preparation for Doctoral Research (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Spring 2012		For doctoral research, taken before a dissertation advisor has been selected.
CHEM 9999Non-Topical Research (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Spring 2012		For doctoral dissertation, taken under the supervision of a dissertation advisor.